HEREDITY The passing of characteristics (also knows as traits)
from parents to offspring. Slide 2 Trait A physical or observable
characteristic of an organism What makes you different from others?
-Humans have a set of traits that defines us as a species. Slide 3
Similar yet Different Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Genes Is a segment of
our DNA that carry information that determine your traits. Slide 7
Genetics The science of heredity. We learn how these traits are
passed down from one generation to the other. Why should we study
about genetics? Slide 8 Let us learn about Genetics.
